"ER" Appreciation Thread

[MasterBlaster]

This thread is about all things related to the "ER" television series. I will delete anything not related to the topic. And I don't expect this thread to evolve much, but who knows.

Anyway, I love the show. The closet anatomist/doctor in me enjoys the hell out of it. I've followed it from the beginning, as well as most all of the horsepistol series, St. Elsewhere, China Beach, Chicago Hope. They cover so many topics it's amazing.

Tonight is a new show! :beer:

[Paul B]

ha, COOL. My wife and I have watched ER since the beginning (ok, I watched before I knew her). Apparently tonight Pratt quits!

[MasterBlaster]

I like Pratt, he's cool.

http://onlineathens.com/images/050406/12923_223.jpg

[Paul B]

just watchin it now. :) lovin the digital cable we picked up over christmas, gets us access to some eastern time zone TV !

[okietreedude]

I used to watch it. Now I hate it. Its too dark inside the hosp. Every hosp ive ever been in is as bright as the sun.

I wouldnt be surprised if that show doesnt go off soon.

[MasterBlaster]

They brought back Jeannie, but it was a lame episode. Pratt didn't leave.

[Paul B]

it was ok I thought, juicy trailer for next week. :)

[MasterBlaster]

I have a crush on Abby.

[Paul B]

don't blame ya. she was a cutey back when she was on newsradio.:love:

[MasterBlaster]

And Neela is looking better and better all the time!

A 'lil spicy chicken, eh!

[GASoline71]

I have a crush on Abby.

Me too...

My ex used to wonder why I liked to watch ER with her and then go to bed and have some fun...

ABBY!!! That's why! Abby still floats my boat!

Gary

[MasterBlaster]

I like Hathaway, too.

I'm watching the episode where the psyco stabs Lucy and Carter. Poor Lucy... (SHE'S fine, too!;) )

[Che]

Me too...

My ex used to wonder why I liked to watch ER with her and then go to bed and have some fun...

ABBY!!! That's why! Abby still floats my boat!

Gary

That is SO funny!! I just got the first season on DVD to watch while I log a year's worth of farm receipts into the computer. I told my husband to rest up, I remember Thursday nights after ER used to be fun in this house, too. George Clooney was MY 'Abby'. 8)

[MasterBlaster]

You don't like Luka?

[GASoline71]

I like Hathaway, too.

I'm watching the episode where the psyco stabs Lucy and Carter. Poor Lucy... (SHE'S fine, too!;) )

Didn't the gal that plays Lucy play in that show with the kid named Corky way back when? I think her name was Rebecca in that show.

She's hot too...:)

Gary

[MasterBlaster]

Kellie Martin, yes! :thumbup:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Kellie_Martin.jpg

[GASoline71]

Yup...

Cutie!!!

Gary

[MasterBlaster]

ER has the best looking babes, for sure.

http://www.nbc.com/ER/images/wherearetheynow/julianna_margulies.jpghttp://www.nbc.com/ER/images/wherearetheynow/kellie_martin.jpghttp://www.nbc.com/ER/images/wherearetheynow/ming_na.jpg

http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/46/54/0000034654_20061021010226.jpg

[Jonseredbred]

I lost interest after the Clooney era.

[MasterBlaster]

You shouldn't have done that. ER has gone through a 1/2 dozen nearly complete main character stages and that is what I like best about it. You have a chance to learn their characters and like/dislike them, but who knows how long they'll be around.

You never ever knew Romano, or saw his arm chopped off, or the flaming helocoptor landing on him. And that was just one 'lil episode. You've missed a lot of good stuff.

[Paul B]

wonder if they are going to drag Ray back on the show, gotta be good for at least an episode?

[Che]

You don't like Luka?

OMG! How could I have forgotten LUKA!!!!!

:love4:

[MasterBlaster]

:lol:

I knew it!

[MasterBlaster]

I got pissed off at the show when they killed off Mark. He was a cool dood, and the episode where he died was pretty awesome/sad as hell. I remember that song, Somewhere over the rainbow but a rendition like I never heard before. Sad.

But I got over it.

[Paul B]

I have a version of the somewhere over the rainbow song by a hawaiian named Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, its pretty sappy but I like it when I am in the mood for it. :)
WIKI for Iz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo'ole)

[cybergeek23851]

I have a version of the somewhere over the rainbow song by a hawaiian named Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, its pretty sappy but I like it when I am in the mood for it. :)
WIKI for Iz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo'ole)


Ahh, Braddah Iz! I was listening to the song the other night. It's just a feel good song, man! :D

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[MasterBlaster]

Great tune!

[GASoline71]

I got pissed off at the show when they killed off Mark. He was a cool dood, and the episode where he died was pretty awesome/sad as hell. I remember that song, Somewhere over the rainbow but a rendition like I never heard before. Sad.

But I got over it.

I didn't like it when they killed off Mark either...

I think that the cast lineup they have now is prolly the best they've had.

Gary

[MasterBlaster]

It's weird... it's like they always seem to get better.

[GASoline71]

I was thinkin' the same thing mang!

Gary

[MasterBlaster]

Like Romano. I hated the little bastard but he was a good actor and he played his role well. He sure got frigged up there at the end!

Watch close around 50 seconds, and especially the END. :\:

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[Che]

Anybody watching? I'm thinking the old lady in bed is the actress who played Seinfeld's mother in his series. I dont' recognize her face, but her VOICE sure sounds like her.

Nevermind, she just died.

[MasterBlaster]

I'm watching, good episode. Abby is my gal! :beer:

[Che]

I'm watching, good episode. Abby is my gal! :beer:

It WAS a good episode, I was about to quit....but maybe I'll keep watching. Wish it came on earlier. Eastern time zone sucks.

[MasterBlaster]

Reruns are on TNT 9am til 11am during weekdays.

[MasterBlaster]

I didn't like it when they killed off Mark either...

That cool song kicks in at 2:50.

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[Paul B]

nice find MB.

[MasterBlaster]

Speaking of ER, check this out; Urban legend ER. (http://www.noob.us/humor/urban-legend-er/) :lol:

[Paul B]

the boy in bed twelve ate pop rocks and coke! HAhahaha

[MasterBlaster]

They brought back Phil, the doc that got his legs cut off. He's hooking back up with Neila. Cool.

[Paul B]

AH! its not on for another 3 hours here, spoiler!!!!!!

[MasterBlaster]

Not really. I liked Ray, he was a rocker.

[Paul B]

not really? I disagree, but heck its just a tv show, I wont tell the wife, that way when we watch in a few hours it wont be ruined for her ;)

[MasterBlaster]

Don't you remember? He was the bass player in a band? :rockon:

[Che]

Is there only one more episode?

[MasterBlaster]

Hell, I HOPE knot! :what:

[Paul B]

I think I remember he but since we are on the wet coast, our show isnt on till 10 local time. :)

[Che]

Hell, I HOPE knot! :what:

Sorry....Happy to admit I was wrong, Final SEASON, not episode.

Here's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_General_Hospital) Wikipedia's low down on ER...interesting.

[Paul B]

good show. :) Sounds like he wont be back next episode though. seeya Ray! :)

[Tree Reb]

Sorry....Happy to admit I was wrong, Final SEASON, not episode.

Here's (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_General_Hospital) Wikipedia's low down on ER...interesting.

It's still going! I haven't seen it for years here. Abby & John were my favorites, now I'm gonna be up all night, I just found this, http://www.dailymotion.com/related/x4x3ai_watch-er-tv-show-episodes-online-fo_shortfilms/video/x1oxko_er-music-video-no-sleep-tonight_music :)

If you don't know already, Please don't click on the free prize if it comes up.

[MasterBlaster]

That was cool.

[Paul B]

that WAS cool. :) I dont remember Jerry firing a rocket through the ER tho.

[MasterBlaster]

Yea, it was an arms dealer that was in the ER with some of his items. The missile launcher was supposed to be unloaded.

[Paul B]

Ah, I was thinking I missed him going postal or something. :)

[fishhuntcutwood]

Abby's my girl....:big-love:

[MasterBlaster]

I wonder if she'll ever be seen again in something else? I've seen Hathaway in a few Soprano's episodes.

[Paul B]

she did comedy before, Newsradio

[MasterBlaster]

Never saw it.

[Che]

I'm still partial to the beginning cast, I even bought the full first season on DVD a couple years ago. Have yet to sit down and watch them though.

[fishhuntcutwood]

I wonder if she'll ever be seen again in something else? I've seen Hathaway in a few Soprano's episodes.

Which one is Hathaway?

[fishhuntcutwood]

Ne'er mind...I just remembered.

Yeah, she was pretty hot too.

http://66.7.203.85/images/quiz/34040_1216313325703_288_299.jpg

[MasterBlaster]

The headfull of curly black hair nurse that had twins with Doug, Carol I think.

[Paul B]

I liked the show. Here is a gag reel of some bloopers
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[MasterBlaster]

Wow, I never even once saw that show.

[Paul B]

The lead actor, was a canadian fella, might have got more play up here. It was an entertaining show though, I give it that, :)

[inztrees]

I have a crush on Abby.

Me too Thats why I watch the show I watched news raido couse of her SHES HOT8)

[MasterBlaster]

A boob job is all she needs!!!

[Che]

A boob job is all she needs!!!

:roll:

[MasterBlaster]

What, am I lying? I bet she would agree, too. I wasn't saying it in a disrespectful manner. I was being serious. I have two buddies whose wives wanted that and got it.

Muy bueno!

[Che]

That's ridiculous.....hard to believe, I'm sure but it is FACT that not all small breasted women would like to have larger breasts.

THAT IS FACT, Butch.

[MasterBlaster]

Anyhoo, here goes another another of the final episodes. Let's see if it's a good 'un!

[top hopper]

Did you know ER is in it's 14th season? You probably knew that.

Thats a long running series.

I used to watch it but dont really anymore.

In the last few years all of my favorite shows have been on the fx network.

[MasterBlaster]

This is the last season.

[MasterBlaster]

Whoa, they're somehow bringing back Dr. Green next week.

WTH?

[Paul B]

in flashback scenes though. Tonights show was ok, not great but ok. :)

[MasterBlaster]

Yes, it was a tad underwhelming.

[MasterBlaster]

Tonight's episode is interesting. :drink:

[Che]

Paul..........do you find that shows about sick children, or children in danger aren't anywhere near as easy to watch now that you're a 'dad'? You can answer tomorrow.....I already know the answer.

Pretty cool how they got the old crew in.

[MasterBlaster]

But not at all what I was expecting.

[Che]

No....but they did pretty well. Look at their necks....it's a sure give away that they're getting as old as the rest of us!! Ha!

Did you cry, Butch? Come on, admit it.

[MasterBlaster]

Cry? About what? It's wasn't no tear-jerker.

[MasterBlaster]

Meh, they wasted too much time on the dying kid slant...

And they coulda done better with Marks reappearance.

I'll give it a 5.

[Che]

Heart of stone. I bet Paul will cry.

(Night guys!)

[Paul B]

ha, no I didnt cry Che. I have always had an issue where tv shows drag the heart strings out and show kids in distress/dying. I couldnt imagine how a parent could go on after losing a kid like that. I have left the room and/or turned off the tv when shows get too off colour with kids suffering etc, no need for it IMHO.

To be honest, I have a client that called me a few months ago, trying to get info on starting horse chestnut seeds, their daughter was killed last year and she had this favorite tree thing... I couldn't bring myself to read the email link he sent me about the situation behind her passing. I have seen two reports on the tv news in the last month about that family's battle against the drunk driving rules in our province. Their 4 year old daughter was feeding a horse a handful of grass and a drunk went off the road and plowed in to her and her aunt, killing her and putting her aunt in the hospital for a long time. :(

Before I knew the story I had spent an hour meeting them at the tree they talked about, drove near 45 mins each way to get there, a couple hours internet researching and emailing nursery experts. I ended up telling them to nevermind a bill, how the hell could I charge them for something like this? I will be in touch with them over time to check in on the seedlings etc, its worth it. :)

[Che]

Wow, Paul. That must have been pretty intense....sounds like you did the right thing (at least IMHO) and probably felt 'honored' to be able to.

OK, so it wasn't a 'tear jerker'......I was wrong. But they have only ONE season to round out this new character so I guess they have to move quickly.

I hope they get Carol and Doug back together for a show.....and Luka.

[Paul B]

I was really suprised to see Romano, aka helicopter man. I miss his quick wit :)

[MasterBlaster]

I hated that guy. I was hoping Peter B woulda knocked him out at some point.

[treetx]

ER did this years ago:

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[MasterBlaster]

That's your opinion. I still watch reruns every day.

[OTGBOSTON]

:lol:

[MasterBlaster]

Goddamn, ER was awesome tonight!

:cry:

[Paul B]

Cool! its on here in two hours. :)

[MasterBlaster]

Watch it mah brudder! :rockon:

[Paul B]

will do! we watch pretty regularly, dunno what we will get up to when all these series end. :shifty:

[MasterBlaster]

It IS kinda odd that they're killing it while it is doing so well.

I don't get it. Hell, Days of our Lives is still on...

[Paul B]

Wife watches that too. :( I HATE it.

I am not down with the whole 'going out on top' thing with TV shows, frig that, keep'em coming till we dont want them anymore.

[MasterBlaster]

Fugging A. :drink:

[Che]

Missed it.

[Paul B]

Twas a gooder, wonder what next week willl bring.

[MasterBlaster]

I miss Abby. :(

[MasterBlaster]

Missed it.


It had an unusual sub-plot; experiencing dying through the eyes of an old man who was originally one of the founding fathers of that hospital. Very weird, strange, and cool.

I can't believe the fricking show is gonna stop.

[Che]

Hopefully, they'll rerun it.

[Paul B]

It had an unusual sub-plot; experiencing dying through the eyes of an old man who was originally one of the founding fathers of that hospital. Very weird, strange, and cool.

yeah, the TB diagnosis thing was kind cool.

[TC3]

I have always loved medical shows and find myself very forgiving of what must surely be hoaky props to those in the medical 'know'...
House is my new fave, but sometimes I can't help giggling when somebody shouts, "He's SEIZING !!!"

[CurSedVoyce]

I love House... I just don't get a chance to watch it much ...

[MasterBlaster]

And here we go.

[Che]

I'm not sure I can stay awake for it..............

[MasterBlaster]

I'll pinch your butt, LOL!

[Che]

I'll break your hand, LOL!

Sorry....reflex action.

Butch, who is the actor playing the old black patient?

[Che]

Louis Gosset, Jr??

[MasterBlaster]

Yep!

[MasterBlaster]

WTF? :what:

Why was Carter on a drip? Cancer?

Damn, they better not kill off any more nigras...

I'm still pissed over Pratt. :what:

[Che]

WTF? :what:

Why was Carter on a drip? Cancer?



I curled up with a box of kleenex (bad cold) but fell asleep half-way through. Last thing I remember was the transplant heart was of the wrong blood type....just after Neela (sp?) held it a couple feet above the patient's body.

I need to find a spoiler site and catch-up.

[MasterBlaster]

The final seconds showed some sorta clinical setting and people were sitting in big comfortable chairs with an IV in them. As the camera panned down the individual people it came to rest on Carter. Cancer? AIDS? Some weird disease he brought back from Africa? Stay tuned...

[Che]

I don't remember his wife....is she the pretty black woman who lost their baby?

[MasterBlaster]

Yes - I don't think they ever married.

[Che]

I didn't think so either, but I thought Carter said something about his 'wife'......

[Labour of Love]

The final seconds showed some sorta clinical setting and people were sitting in big comfortable chairs with an IV in them. As the camera panned down the individual people it came to rest on Carter. Cancer? AIDS? Some weird disease he brought back from Africa? Stay tuned...

Dialysis, I think

[MasterBlaster]

What makes you think that? Have you read/seen something?

[Labour of Love]

What makes you think that? Have you read/seen something?

Just the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the scene. I think (I am not a medical professional and am guessing) that chemo is administered from IV bags and people are treated with "AIDS cocktails" orally and with IV drugs. The machine in question appeared to be doing something more than just administering one or more drugs.

[MasterBlaster]

Maybe he was donating platelets?

[Che]

Google is our friend:


As a result of [Carter’s] once near-fatal stabbing, which led to my subsequent drug addiction, I come back from Africa requiring additional medical treatment for my one remaining kidney. I’m embarrassed to get treatment at County General, so I go up to Northwestern to get my dialysis up there, and that’s where Dr. Benton spies my name on a patient list and comes to pay me a visit," Wyle told TV Guide.

[MasterBlaster]

I never knew he lost a kidney in that stabbing. Where did you find that?

[Che]

here (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090219200348AAW1ydK)

[MasterBlaster]

And here we go! :beer:

[MasterBlaster]

Ahhhhh, he needs a kidney!

[Paul B]

dammit! quit ruining it! :P there are lots of folks that are an hour or more behind y'all, think about that Spoilerman! :P

[CurSedVoyce]

HA HA I don't have tv can't spoil it for me :P

[Che]

I fell asleep in the first few minutes....Neely (?) and the blonde doctor playing kissy-face.....


dammit! quit ruining it! :P there are lots of folks that are an hour or more behind y'all, think about that Spoilerman! :P

Suggestion: Paul, Don't open this thread until AFTER you've seen the episode.
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:P

[MasterBlaster]

Nah, I shoulda gave a spoiler warning. Sorry Paul! :P

[Paul B]

haha! :P to you both!

Its all good, the episode was ok, I dunno, seeing Carter's sad puppy face as he leaves the ER each night is kinda old news, it was cool when they showed the promo piece with a bunch of clips of old stuff like when Romano got the Helicopter lesson.

[MasterBlaster]

The upcoming episodes are looking quite interesting.

[MasterBlaster]

And here we geaux. :drink:

[MasterBlaster]

Tonight it was good. :)

[Paul B]

Thanks Boss, we taped it, we shall watch tomorrow or over theweekend, we can now look forward to an exciting, unspoiled show. :D

[Labour of Love]

So - how did they manage to get so many from the old show (especially superstar George Clooney) to guest this final season?

[MasterBlaster]

http://www.jesusbewith.us/wp-gallery/Pile%20of%20Money.jpg

[Labour of Love]

Actually, I was thinking more about the scheduling difficulties, but I'm sure you're right.

[MasterBlaster]

Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash! ;)

[MasterBlaster]

Almost time, treegos! :evil:

[MasterBlaster]

Well other than Morris' performance, it was pretty lame. :(

[Paul B]

FYI E.R. runs three hours tonight, a one hour retrospective then two hour show, then thats it!!!

starts at 2000 (8pm) locally

[MasterBlaster]

Dang! I thought it was just a hour, cool.

[Paul B]

yer welcome!! :D

[Labour of Love]

I've already set my VCR - don't need no stinkin' TIVO and a damnsight cheaper, too.

[MasterBlaster]

Hey Kate! :beer:

[MasterBlaster]

Well, the ending was kinda cool but overall I was a tad underwhelmed. It was neat how they used the original soundtrack.

[Paul B]

hm. we just watched the tape of the three hour show. was nice to see the snippets of the old timers etc, we had a few of the ' hey I remember when..." moments and a few "what happened to ....?" as well. The last episode was somewhat anticlimactic yet it held our attention.
Like Third Watch, I am frustrated that they ended the series when I still looked forward to it each week.
I (we) still cant believe it was on for 15 years! dang, the time flies, I remember watching the first season with a friend of mine on a regular basis, hard to imagine that it began a long time ago, unless you look at some of the veteran actors and compare their now and then pics, like Carter for instance. :)

well, on to the next fad, I wonder what it will be. I will really miss ER, I had grown so used to watching it every Thursday evening, so many actors have passed through as well, cameos or full on characters, I think that was one of the strong points of the show.

[MasterBlaster]

I am frustrated that they ended the series when I still looked forward to it each week.


I was feeling the same way, but Noah Wyle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Carter_(ER)) explained it on the Today Show. He said the writers had covered every storyline possible and they wanted to go out while they were still on top, and I can understand that. He said it was better to go out this way instead of dragging it on and on until the ratings dropped. I gotta admit I was getting sick of some stuff, especially Dr. Benton always saying "Come on, people!!! MOVE!!!" I'd love to know how many times he said that during his run, ha!

[Labour of Love]

I was amused by the dichotomy (at the very end) between the show 'dying' (going off the air) and the ambulances full of people needing help pulling into the ER bay (as if the show were going to keep on going). The inference being that 'the show' (life) WOULD go on (just not on our TV's) whether there was someone to watch, or not.

[MasterBlaster]

And there ya geaux.

Here's (http://www.nbc.com/southland/?__source=ggl|southland|Brand|G_Southland_Brand&sky=ggl|southland|Brand|G_Southland_Brand) the replacement. I'll give it a shot, but cop shows are growing old. :drink: